Party Hard

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About Party Hard

"Party Hard" is a song by British alternative rock band Pulp. The song was released on 7 September 1998 as the fourth and final single from the album This Is Hardcore, charting at #29 in the UK Singles Chart (see 1998 in British music). This song is marked by Jarvis Cocker's David Bowie-esque baritone. B-side "We Are the Boyz" was featured in the 1998 film Velvet Goldmine.


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1998
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I used to try very hard to make friends with everyone on the planet.
I've seen you havin' it, havin' it yeah
But now you've just had it.

Entertainment can sometimes be hard
When the thing that you love
Is the same thing that's holding you down.

This man is dangerous,
He just shed his load on your best party frock.
Before you enter the palace of wisdom you have to decide

Are you ready to rock?
Oh can you party with me?
Can you show me a good time? 
Do you even know what one looks like?

And I don't need to hear your stories again 
Just get on the floor and show me what you're made of.
Just what exactly are you made of?

Baby, you're driving me crazy.
Baby, you're driving me crazy.
I was having a whale of a time until your uncle Psychosis arrived.

Why do we have to half kill ourselves just to prove we're alive?
I'm here whenever you need me
And whenever you need me
I won't be here.

And have you ever stopped to ask yourself?
If you didn't come to party, then why did you come here?
Baby, you're driving me crazy.
Baby, you're driving me crazy.

And do you really want to know
Just how come you turned out so dumb?
When the party's over will you come home with me?
Now the party's over will you come home to me.
Will you come home to me?

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Pulp

Pulp are an English alternative rock band formed in Sheffield in 1978. Their lineup consists of Jarvis Cocker (vocals, guitar), Candida Doyle (keyboards), Mark Webber (guitar), Steve Mackey (bass) and Nick Banks (drums). Leo Abrahams has been a touring member of the band since they reunited in 2011, contributing electric and acoustic guitar. more »

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Written by: CANDIDA DOYLE, JARVIS BRANSON COCKER, MARK ANDREW WEBBER, NICK BANKS, STEPHEN PATRICK MACKEY

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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12 facts about this song

Song Background
"Party Hard" is a song by the British rock band, Pulp. It was included in their album "This is Hardcore", which was their sixth studio album.
Release Information
The song was released in 1998, with the album. However, it was not released as a single.
Album Success
"This is Hardcore" is considered one of Pulp's most successful albums, and "Party Hard" is a fan favorite from the album.
Song Meaning
While "Party Hard" may seem like a regular party song, the lyrics typically reflect Pulp's nuanced narrative style with themes of loneliness and disillusionment within the idea of partying.
Music Influences
"Party Hard" is influenced by electronic dance music, which was popular at the time of its release.
Critical Reception
The song received positive reviews for its danceable beat and sharp lyrics.
Band members
The band Pulp at the time of the recording consisted of Jarvis Cocker (vocals), Nick Banks (drums), Candida Doyle (keyboards), Steve Mackey (bass), Mark Webber (guitar), and Richard Hawley (guitar).
Live Performances
"Party Hard" was frequently performed in Pulp's live sets during their 1998 tour.
Album Themes
The album "This is Hardcore" is considered a darker, more mature shift from Pulp's previous album "Different Class". The themes of disillusionment and the harsh realities of fame reflected in "Party Hard" are common throughout the album.
Songwriting
Like most songs by Pulp, "Party Hard" is written by the lead vocalist, Jarvis Cocker. His characteristic witty and insightful lyricism is also noticeable in this song.
Music Video
There is no official music video for "Party Hard" as it was not released as a single. However, live performance footage of the song is available on various platforms.
Legacy
Though "Party Hard" was never one of Pulp's most commercially successful songs, it remains a beloved track among fans and is noted for its exploration of the emptiness and hedonism of party culture.

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